NCEA Level 3 Calculus
Course Description
The course is most appropriate for students who have an interest in the continuing study of mathematics, the sciences, engineering, or any field in which logical reasoning and analysis are important tools.
If you have not taken 12 MATA you must see the Head of Mathematics for approval to take this course. Students who did not attempt the external examination for Calculus offered in 12 MATA in 2023 will also need approval from the Head of Mathematics.
This is an NCEA approved subject for University Entrance and students will need to pass at least one external standard to gain the required number of credits.
Recommended Prior Learning
16 credits from Level 2 Mathematics, including some at merit level and passed the Calculus external standard at Level 2. If you have not met these requirements, you will need the support of your Level 2 teacher and approval from the Head of Mathematics before you select this course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Course Contribution:
Stationery Requirements: Ruler, Graphics calculator, 2 x 1E5 or 1J5.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.1 - Apply the geometry of conic sections in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Disclaimer
Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.